EED 425 Week 1 Individual Assignment Save Health Education Campaign

Importanceof Health &WellnessEED/425Why is health important inelementary curriculum? Increases productivity and readiness forlearning Improving morale Decreasing absenteeism Reducing health-care costs Decreasing anti-social behavior such asbullying and violence Promoting safe and healthy relationshipsWhat is health and wellness? Health is described as the generalcondition of the body by Merriam-WebsterIncorporated. (2012). Health is metabolicefficiency. Nobody is totally healthy ortotally sick. (Hugh, 1989-2012). The McKinley Health Center (2011)website states that Wellness is a state ofoptimal well-being that is oriented towardmaximizing an individuals potential.Through health and physical education,students will develop: An understanding of the importance ofphysical fitness, health, and well-beingand the factors that contribute to them A personal commitment to daily vigorousphysical activity and positive healthbehaviors The basic movement skills they require toparticipate in physical activities throughouttheir lives.Services and practicesavailable to students inGa.Georgia Department of Health and HumanServices offers:- Mental Health- Substance Abuse- Public Health- MedicaidServices and practicesavailable to students in NCServices offered to disabled students:- Childrens Services- Living Independently- Employment- Income Support- Medical Services- Visi